Educational issues, Vol. 5 No. 2, 2022.
Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.53577/oot.5.2.3
Perceived acceptance and use of Scratch among beginners in programming
Ana Martinović
orcid.org/0000-0003-0698-9924
; Faculty of Science, University of Split, Ruđera Boškovića 33, Croatia
Nikola Marangunić
; Faculty of Science, University of Split, Ruđera Boškovića 33, Croatia
Abstract
Computer programming develops problem-solving and logical reasoning skills,
therefore its integration into all levels of education is essential. However, learning programming
is not easy and poses a challenge to both students and teachers. Because of its simplicity, Scratch
is used as an introduction to programming, and the computer skills that students develop in
Scratch can later be applied in other textual based programming languages. In this research,
the relationship between four variables of the TAM model - perceived usefulness, perceived
ease of use, attitude towards use and intentions to use Scratch - were investigated to reveal the
attitude towards and intention to use Scratch among beginners in programming. According to
the quantitative results, it can be clearly said that all students loved programming and wanted
to improve their programming. The findings showed, that students find Scratch easy to use and
useful, but still not “serious” enough to prepare them for “real programming” in text based
programming languages.
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Publication date:
4.12.2022.
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